Does the 2019 Lakota Charger have any recalls?

Transport Canada lists 3 campaigns and the U.S. NHTSA lists 4 for the 2019 Lakota Charger. Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

How do I know if a recall applies to my 2019 Lakota Charger?

Recalls are matched by make, model and model year, but many cover only certain VIN ranges. Confirm with your manufacturer or dealer using your full VIN, or use the official Transport Canada or NHTSA lookup.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. In both Canada and the United States the manufacturer must fix a recalled defect at no charge, through a franchised dealer.

RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR

2019 Lakota Charger recalls

7 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2019 Lakota Charger with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls: 03
U.S. recalls: 04
Total campaigns: 07

Transport Canada recalls

Label#2019086February 22, 2019
18 units affected
Issue: On certain trailers, the wrong maximum tire load is listed on the compliance label. This could cause a user to overload the tires. A tire that is overloaded could cause poor handling or result in a tire failure. Safety Risk: A tire failure could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a Lakota dealer or service facility to have the corrected label installed.
Structure#2018509September 17, 2018
26 units affected
On certain travel trailers, the roof vents for the refrigerator may be blocked with insulation. This could increase the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect, and repair as necessary.
Structure#2018214April 27, 2018
18 units affected
On certain trailers, the bolts used to install the rear ramps, side ramps and ramp doors may break. This could result in the ramps and/or ramp doors to potentially come loose while the trailer is in motion, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will install different bolts to ensure the ramps and ramp doors are secured to the trailer.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

U.S. NHTSA recalls

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS#19V080000February 11, 2019
Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Lakota Bighorn, Charger, Colt and Livestock Edition trailers. The affected vehicles have incorrect tire data listed on the Federal Placard, possibly resulting in the tires being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110 "Tire Selection and Rims," as well as 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: If the vehicle is loaded to the limit provided on the label, the tires could fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Lakota will notify owners, and dealers will provide new placards with the correct weight capacity data listed, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636.
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER#18V619000September 12, 2018
Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Lakota Bighorn, Charger and Colt trailers equipped with a 6 or 8 cubic foot refrigerator installed in main living area with a roof vent. The refrigerator roof vent may be blocked by insulation.
Risk: A blocked roof vent may increase the risk of a fire or can cause carbon monoxide to enter the living quarters increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Lakota has notifiedy owners, and dealers will inspect the vent to make sure that it is not blocked, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Lakota customer service at 1-574-848-1636.
STRUCTURE#18V261000April 25, 2018
Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Bighorn, Charger, and Colt trailers. The bolts that secure the ramps on these trailers may come loose or break during use or while moving.
Risk: If the ramp loosens or detaches during use or while moving, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: Lakota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bolts with a different bolt, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2018. Owners may contact Lakota Recall Help Desk IPO Lakota Customer Service at 1-574-848-1636.
STRUCTURE#18V265000April 25, 2018
Lakota Corporation (Lakota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Bighorn, Charger and Colt horse and livestock trailers equipped with a rear ramp option. These trailers may be missing the nuts and bolts through the ramp channel that go into the rear of trailer C channel, allowing the rear ramp to detach while moving.
Risk: If the ramp comes loose while moving, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Lakota has notified owners, and dealers will drill holes, and install the bolts and lock nuts to secure the ramp, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Lakota helpdesk at 1-574-848-1636.

Does this recall apply to my vehicle?

Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

What to do

Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:

NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada

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